The main source of quality protein in Connolly’s RED MILLS feed is soya.
Due to its high essential amino acid content, Soybean Meal is considered a high-quality protein source (Figure 1). It also contains excellent levels of oil, which are used by the horse a ‘slow releasing’ energy sources. Soya beans must be carefully processed prior to feeding them to horses. This is because raw soybeans contain a specific enzyme that blocks the action of trypsin, an enzyme needed for protein absorption.
Cooking of soya beans can reduce the level of enzyme inhibitors to acceptable levels. However, the cooking must be precise – undercooking will not reduce the enzymes correctly resulting in reduced protein absorption whilst overcooking will destroy essential amino acids such as lysine, methionine, threonine and possibly others.
At Connolly’s RED MILLS we use a strictly controlled, advanced cooking technique known as extrusion to destroy trypsin inhibitor, thereby ensuring that the horse can digest the quality protein they provide.
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Nicolas Gaumerais
Group Commercial Manager GCC Region
Based in the UAE, Nicolas Gaumerais is the Commercial Manager of Connolly's RED MILLS Group which includes Connolly's RED MILLS horse feeds and Foran Equine supplements sold in the GCC region. Nicholas regularly travels across the Gulf to meet customers.
Dominic Bligh
Group Commercial and Technical Executive GCC Region
Alternatively, reach out to Dominic Bligh who offers nutritional & technical support for Connolly's REDMILLS Feed and Foran Equine supplements. Dominic is also the Commercial Manager for Foran Equine Supplements. He regularly visits client's stables in the Middle East to advise on bespoke feeding programmes.